Allied Health (AH)

This course is designed to develop a comprehensive medical vocabulary. Emphasis will be placed on spelling, definitions, and pronunciation of terms related to the body systems and medical specialties. In order to assist students with the challenges of the course content, students are required to complete 3 hours of Supplemental Learning Assistance activities in a Multidisciplinary Success Center over the course of the semester.

This course is designed to develop the fundamental aspects of interpersonal relations as related to the health care professions, as well as, basic skills in selected patient care procedures. This course is designed for students in the Diagnostic Medical Imaging Program.

This course provides instruction in the principles and practices of blood specimen collection as required by the health care regulations in California. Completion of the course meets the following requirements: 1) complete didactic and partial practice to qualify for the examination for Certified Phlebotomy Technician I as defined by the Department of Health Services; 2) complete didactic and partial practice for Medical Assistant certification as defined by the California Society of Medical Assistants; 3) complete didactic and practice for Blood Withdrawal certificate as defined by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.

Formerly AH 220AD. This course provides the clinical laboratory experience in phlebotomy required to qualify for the examination of Certified Phlebotomy Technician I. This course and AH 220 are approved as a phlebotomy program by the State of California Department of Health Services Field Laboratory Services.

This course provides instruction in the interpretation of the single lead electrocardiogram. This course includes the relationship between cardiac physiology and the development of cardiac rhythm, as well as the correlation of electrocardiogram status to patient condition and expected treatment. This course is designed for health care workers or students interested in the care of patients with cardiac problems. Successful completion prepares the student for the ECG component of the American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support class. This course would be suitable for health care students and registered nurses, vocational nurses, radiologic technologists and emergency medical technicians.

This course is designed to develop a basic understanding of health care law, medical ethics and how they relate to health care providers.

This course is designed for students entering a healthcare field. Topics covered include Health Care provider CPR, including Automatic Defibulator training, and assessment of vital signs and their significance in patient care.